Richard Veach Heads Local Legion Post
Richard Veach was elected commander at the American Legion post in Moravia during the regular meeting. Fred Hammond retired as commander. Other officers elected include Bobby Stocker as first vice commander, Richard Proctor as second vice commander, Bill Broshar as adjutant, Lester Brain as service officer, Howard Smith as chaplain, Max McDonough as finance officer, Lore Thompson as sergeant at arms, Delbert Calhoun as historian, with John Veach, Lee Hiatt, Larry Brooka, and Roy Matherly joining the executive board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Eest of Moravia
Richard Veach
Fred Hammond
Bobby Stocker
Ecommander
Richard Proctor
Bill Broshar
Lester Brain
Howard Smith
Max McDonough
Lore Thompson
Delbert Calhoun
John Veach
Lee Hiatt
Larry Brooka
Roy Matherly
Warren Tassell Killed on Construction Work
Warren Earl Tassell 19 of Van Meter was killed Monday afternoon near Mt. Pleasant when crushed between two trucks while employed by Hallet Construction Co. He died at Memorial Hospital Mt. Pleasant. Tassell was a medical student at the State University of Iowa on a four year scholarship and worked for the company during vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Earl Tassell
van Meter
Royal Tassell
Burk Tassell
Moravia
Mt. Pleasant
Hallet Construction Co
Memorial Hospital
State University of Iowa
E U B Church Dinner Menu Announced
The E. U. B. church ladies will serve dinner on Wednesday July 18 featuring fried chicken mashed potatoes gravy green beans cabbage slaw homemade ice cream and cake rolls butter jelly coffee and iced tea.
Navy Seaman Carson Jordan Takes 25 Day Leave Home
Carson Jordan, in the navy and stationed at Newport Rhodes Poland, spends a 25 day leave with his parents and relatives after one and a half years of service in the personnel department. Bob Carter and George Scott Jr. depart Centerville for Camp Chaffee Ark for induction. Marvin Underwood leaves for Great Lakes Naval Training Station with others from Ottumwa, enlisting for four years in the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson Jordan
Navy
Newport
Rhodes Poland
Camd
Bob Carter
Loyd Carter
George Scott, Jr
George A. Scott
Centerville
Camp Chaffee
Ark
Marvin. Underwood
Roy Underwood
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Ottumwa
Piano Students Present Musical Program at Grace Methodist
Mrs. Ralph McDonough led a varied program at Grace Methodist Church Monday evening. Performers included LeAnn Heckman Joanne Main Linda Dixie Davis Joyce Patty Harris Jean Turner Elaine Free Lewis Miller Judy Gillaspie Judy Gladfelder Norma Gladfelder Sharon OConner with guest soloists Karen Woodward Linda Coulson and a solo by Mrs. McDonough. A large crowd of parents and friends attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph McDonough
Grace Methodist Church
LeAnn Heckman
Joanne Main
Linda
Dixie Davis
Joyce
Patty Harris
Jean Turner
Elaine Free
Lewis Miller
Judy Gillaspie
Judy Gladfelder
Norma Gladfelder
Sharon O'Conner
Karen Woodward
Linda Coulson
Mrs. McDonough
Farm Exchangee To Appear Here On Sunday Evening
A county wide 4-H picnic at Centerville park Sunday July 15 invites all 4 H members families leaders and friends to attend. It is a basket picnic with cool drinks provided. Gerald Howell an International Farm Youth Exchange delegate in 1955 will speak and show slides of his experience in India. The program starts at 7 00 p m and swimming is planned for the afternoon for early arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville Park
Gerald Howell
International Farm Youth Exchange
India
Albia Area Picnic and Visiting Weekend Gatherings
Local residents including Mr and Mrs John Clark of Rockford Mr and Mrs John Sufficool and family of Colfax and James Easter joined the Broshars for a Sunday picnic in Albia park. Several families visited relatives around Moravia and hosted callers at homes in Iconium Des Moines Perry Perry area with picnics at Burkland park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clark
Rockford
John Sufficool
Colfax
Larry Arnold
Des Moines
James Easter
Charles Broshars
Albia Park
Moravia
May Nickson
Albia
Florence Wright
California
Carrie Tistie
Gabe -Johnson
R. Callen
Loren Walter
Harry Phillips
Dale Callen
S. W. Dayton
Edna Dayton
Perry
Burkland Park
Janet Phillips
Sharon Walter
Dayton
Witt Linders Marriage Announced in Moravia and Racine
Loretta Mae Witt, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest W Witt of Moravia, wed A 2c Richard Allan Linders of Racine Wisconsin at Lake Manawa Iowa on July 3 1856. Loretta Mae, Moravia high school class of 1956 graduate, studies at E R T L Personnel Training Institute in Omaha. Richard Allan Linders serves with the Strategic Air Command and left Wednesday for three months TD duty in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest W. Witt
Moravia
Loretta Mae
Richard Allan Linders
Racine
Wisconsin
Lake Manawa
Iowa
Moravia High School
E.rt.l Personnel Training Institute
Omaha
Nebraska
Strategic Air Command
England
Versal B Robb dies at 53 in Centerville Iowa
Versal B Robb born June 25 1903 near Unionville Iowa dies July 5 1956 at St Joseph hospital Centerville aged 53 married May 24 1925 to Mildred Thompson survived by wife Mildred two children Thomas A Robb and Wilma Caroll Eddy. survived by mother Della Bivin two sisters and one brother. funeral July 7 Turner Moravia with Dr Bruland officiating. interred Hillcrest Cemetery Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versal Bellville Robb
Della
Thomas A. Robb
Unionville
Iowa
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Mildred Thompson
Washington
Wilma Caro] Eddy
Albia
United Brethren Church
Moravia
First Methodist Church
Versal
Della Bivin
O. C. Easter
Johnnie Whicker
Ira Robb
Seymour
Emma Davia
Turner Funeral Home
G. 8. Bruland
Methodist Church
Hillcrest Cemetery
Card of thanks for Versal Robb family
We thank neighbors friends and relatives for love and sympathy after the loss of our husband and father Versal Robb Also for the floral tributes Mrs Versal Robb Mr and Mrs Tom Robb and family Mr and Mrs Loren Eddy and Michael
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versal Robb
Tom Robb
Loren Eddy
Michael
Rebenahs Give To Park Shelter Fund
Moravia Rebekah lodge met with Noble Grand Mrs Raymond Ashby presiding. They voted to give 5.00 to the park shelter and discussed a August gathering. Secretary’s semi annual report and auditing committee report were read. Refreshments and games followed led by Helen Lou Stocker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Raymond Ashby
Noble Grand
Park Shelter
D. E. Bishop
Frank Wilson
Helen Lou Stocker
May Family Visit From Phoenix Delights Local Grandparents
Dr and Mrs John R May and their children from Phoenix arrived Tuesday to visit Mrs Bishops Mr and Mrs D E Bishop. Dr May left after a brief visit while Mrs May and the children stay for a longer visit at the grandparents home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. May
Phoenix
Arizona
D. E. Bishop
John Dodd Undergoes Major Surgery at Kirksville Hospital
John L. Dodd, patient at Laughlin hospital since July 5 in Kirksville Missouri, underwent major surgery Tuesday morning July 10. His condition was improving satisfactorily at press time. Mrs. Dodd and Mrs. J F McGuire from Barrington New Jersey are with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Dodd
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Dodd
J. F. McGuire
Barrington
N. J
Mrs Brain Injures Knee in Fall
Mrs. Brain, wife of Lester Brain, was released Tuesday from St. Joseph hospital in Centerville after a fall on Wednesday July 4. She tore ligaments in her knee and had been a patient since the previous Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Brain
Lester Brain
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Brain
Stocker Reunion Held at Moravia Park
The Stocker reunion gathering on Sunday July 8 in Moravia park drew 79 attendees. Gomer Stocker was re-elected president with Barbara Robinson named secretary-treasurer. A reunion fund and picnic shelter fund collections totaled 9.97 and 12.10. Next year’s reunion is set for the second Sunday in July in Moravia park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stocker
Moravia Park
Gomer Stocker
Barbara Robinson
Moravia
Vivian Wright
Kansas City
Martin Christenson
Jo Ann
Jerry
Martie Jo
Jimmy Swenson
Leland
Iowa
George Johnson
Beverly
Janice
West Des Moines
Bill Schott
Des Moines
Versal Stocker
Beryl Stocker
Wilbert Johnson
Walter Dick
Ottumwa
Gerald Noe
Eddyville
Dale Derby
Gary
Mildred Hickenlooper
Sylvia Rouse
Temperance Shepherd
Paul Kausalik
Kerndra
Andy
M. A. Jinap
Boyte
Clair
Clarence Stocker
Albia
T.H. Jones
Mike
Marty
Knoxville
Dick Wilson
Ed White, Jr
Centerville
Virgil Johnson
Gabe Johnson
Wanda
Walter Scott
Billy Joe
Sondra
Ralph Robinson
Jimmy
Harry Stocker
Carl Cloyed
Monroe Twp to vote on selling two schoolhouses
Wayne Clark, secretary of the Monroe township school board, posted notice of an election to determine whether residents want to sell two unused schoolhouses, the Foster and Fairview. The vote is Friday July 20 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Hilton church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Clark
Monroe Township
Foster
Fairview
Hilton Church
Moravia Town Budget Sets Similar Tax Request
Moravia officials project expenditures for next year near current levels, seeking about the same levy as last year. The town carries a total fund balance of 16,187 from 4 funds, up from 12,263 previously. The county assessor budget rises from 16,420 to 17,700 due to 1957 real estate assessment inclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Band Mothers Plan Ice Cream Social
The Band Mothers club met Friday afternoon July 6 with seven members. Due to president Lois Mason away, Gladys Harsh acted as president. They planned an ice cream social for Moravia park on Saturday evening August 4. Committee: Harsh, VanZante, Coulson, O’Connor. Ray Charity printed yearbooks for the club and donated them. Robert Sloan discussed band plans for the coming year. Refreshments served by Cecil Coulson and Archie Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Mothers Club
Lois Mason
Gladys Harsh
Moravia Park
Margaret VanZante
Marjorie Coulson
Helen O'Connor
Ray Charity
Robert Sloan
Cecil Coulson
Archie Martin
Gratitude From Garnet Brain After Hospital Stay
A hospital note from Garnet Brain thanks friends for cards gifts and flowers expressing sincere appreciation for the support during illness or recovery.
Paxston Sweeden Bride at Mora First Christian Church
Paxston granddaughter Miss Charlie Paxston wed Tony Sweeden in a double ring ceremony at Mora via First Christian Church. Rev. Donald Plum officiated. Guests from Indiana to Des Moines attended. The couple will reside at 521 East Benton Albia, after Mohavian high school graduate bride and Moravia high school graduate groom plan home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie J. Paxston
Frank Paxston
Tony Sweeden
Robert Sweeden
Sconium
First Christian Church
Moravia
Donald Plum
Linda Coulson
Karen Woodward
Dean Paxston
North Manchester
Indiana
Sue Easter
Franklin Rinehart
Rex Overturf
Charles Jennings
Rinehart Construction Co
Albia
East Benton
Aerial Farm Photos Begin Weekly in The Union
The Moravia Rainbow for Girls host a July 15 picnic at Lake Wapello. The Union launches a weekly Mystery Farm feature with aerial photos of area farms by Zekan Robbing Co of Harlan Iowa. Readers identify the mystery farm and win prizes. outside Moravia district readers may win a one-year subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Zekan-Robbing Company
Harlan
Iowa
Moravia Corporation
Lfarm
New Veterinarian Opens Practice in Centerville
Dr. R. E. Dick Cooper begins a veterinary practice in Centerville with an office at 904 West Washington. He is a nephew of Lester Brain and a graduate of Iowa State College veterinary school at Ames. His brother is a veterinarian in Seymour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E
Dick) Cooper
Centerville
West Washington
Lester Brain
Iowa State College Veterinary School
Ames
Seymour
Nazarene Church Announces Weekly Schedule and Talk
The Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evangelistic service follows at 7:30 p.m. An annual meeting is planned for Sunday afternoon at 3:00. Rev Weiss will relate a short sketch about his family banishment to Siberia in the Russian Revolution. Special music featured. all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene Hey
A. G. Weiss
Frank Woodward
Weiss
Siberia
Ladies Aid Meets at the Chu to Quilt
The Ladies Aid group gathers at the church to work on quilting projects and socialize, showcasing community fellowship and service in a local faith setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Chu
Evangelical United Brethren Church Weekly Services and Events
Evangelical United Brethren Church announces Rev Lynn J King minister with Sunday School morning worship at 10 o clock and evening service at 745. A 4 color denomination film will be shown at colleges and seminaries. Midweek service Wednesday 745 pm. Harold Mason leads July 18. W S W S Friday July 13 cooperative supper at Moravia park 615 followed by church program at 7. Youth fellowship Tuesday July 17 at 745 pm. Missionary film The Call of Brazil and special mission offering. Ladies Aid meeting with dinner noon Wednesday July 18. Fairview Grace Methodist Main Station Rev Glen Lochhead pastor Mr Kermit Gladfelder Sunday School 960 am Worship 940 am attendance 53.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J. King
Earl Boyer
Harold Mason
Moravia Park
Fairview Grace Methodist Church
Glen Lochhead
Kermit Gladfelder
Grace Methodist Church Announces Sunday Schedule and Activities
Pastor Rev John Grenfell leads Grace Methodist Church with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Worship at 11:00 a.m. The M Y F youth group departs for a Galilean service at Lake Keomah at 7:45 p.m. Basil Tadlock to preach. Wednesday July 18 1:15 p.m. W S C S meeting and 7:45 p.m. prayer meeting led by Mrs Gail Tuttle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Delmar Dowd
Lake Keomah
Basil Tadlock
Frayer
Gail Tuttle
Moffatt Family Thanks Neighbors for Kindness
The family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for support during the death of William Moffatt, their husband and father, and for the beautiful floral offerings. Signed by Mrs. Minnie Moffatt and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Moffatt and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Moffatt and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Moffatt
Minnie Moffatt
Floyd Moffatt
Lee Moffatt
Unionville Wins Local Softball Tilt 3-0
Unionville trounced Mora Via 3-0 as Harrington hit a seventh inning home run and McDanel allowed only two hits. McMahon scored on an early error while Mora Via collected four hits off Kirk sland. An ice cream social raised 31 dollars for a park picnic shelter. Moravia also won 5-0 at Attica Friday, with next week’s district tourney on tap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
McDanel
Moravia
Harrington
Purdum
McMahon
Mora- Via
Kirksland
Attica
Pulaski
Centerville
Town City hospital kindness noted by Mrs Laura Sweeden
Mrs Laura Sweeden thanks all for acts of kindness during hospital stay and after returning home including a thoughtful shower acknowledging support from friends and neighbors in Town City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town City
Births Reported at St Josephs Centerville Hospital
Mr and Mrs Earnest Helmick welcomed a daughter weighing eight pounds thirteen ounces born July 10 at St Josephs hospital Centerville. Mr and Mrs Floyd Lockman of Squires Mo welcomed an eight and a half pound daughter named Lois Rae born July 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest Helmick
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Floyd Lockman
Squires, Mo
Loig Rae
Ravae
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Legion
Warren Tassell
E. U. B. Church
B. Robb
Rebenahs
John Dodd
Monroe
Band Mothers
Paxston-Sweeden
Christian Church
Boyd Paxston
Ray Darrah
Paxston
Sneeden
Sweeden
Lake Wapello
The
Moravia Rainbow For
All Rainbow
Charoltte McAninch
Mrs
Laura Sweeden
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